ACU Police Department is staying up-to-date with recent technology trends by utilizing body-worn video cameras for all officers. Dash-cam video has been standard for a number of years for law enforcement. Body cams have become more prevalent in recent years, said ACUPD Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison. "A lot of recent controversial situations have ... [Read More…]
ACUPD adds body cameras to officers’ uniforms
The ACU Police Department recently added body cameras to its arsenal of equipment each officer uses. JMC Network reporter Savanah Silva spoke with ACUPD Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison about these new additions. Video by Aaron Pokluda Edited by Savanah Silva ... [Read More…]
No more cheesin’ in the Starbucks line
A year after its intended shut down, the camera enabling students to see how long the Starbucks line was finally turned off. A camera with a live video feed of the Starbucks line was taken offline Tuesday, one year later than intended. In April 2014, the Brown Library received a grant from the Texas State Library to install cameras as a ... [Read More…]
Congress votes to pack heat on campus
Student Congress voted Wednesday to support a campus carry bill proposed in the Senate to allow concealed handgun licenses to bring guns on campus. The resolution, which passed 27 in favor and three opposed with no debate, was in response to the administration's attempt to gauge the student body's opinion of Senate Bill 11. Beau Carter, ... [Read More…]
ACUPD has new information for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With various events taking place on campus to teach people about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the ACU Police Department has more information on campus-related sexual assault. Sexual assault, as defined by the United States Department of Justice, is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the ... [Read More…]
University supports National Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
Faculty, staff and students of ACU are working to bring awareness to bystander intervention and reporting this month during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Mark Lewis, dean of students and Title IX investigator, and the Office of Residence Life Education and Housing and several School of Social Work students have set up the events that ... [Read More…]
Ice days cause numerous accidents
Last week's ice storm and frigid temperatures caused more than school cancellations. Several car accidents in the area around ACU kept the ACU Police Department busy while students took a break from classes. During the week of Feb. 22-March 3, 28 separate ice-related incidents were reported, said ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison. "Those were ... [Read More…]
ACUPD prepares to deal with construction impact on parking
The ACU Police Department is working on a plan that will help visitors for Sing Song adapt to the loss of more than 300 parking spaces on campus. ACUPD is putting all officers on duty to help direct traffic and lead drivers to proper parking areas on campus. "There's no perfect solution to it, but we're going to make it work, we do every ... [Read More…]
Chambers houses active-shooter simulation
Chambers Hall was full of action during winter break with forced entries, low-scale explosions and hostage situations. The ACU Police Department and the Abilene Police Department organized a full-scale training operation on Jan. 7-8 in the building slated for demolition, calling in specially trained groups like the SWAT team, crisis negotiation ... [Read More…]
ACUPD keeps busy over winter break
ACU Police Department responded to a variety of calls on and around campus during the break while most students were out of town. A 33-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication at 12:13 a.m. Christmas Eve at University Park apartments. ACUPD responded to several calls and found him walking around, disoriented and alone, though it ... [Read More…]
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